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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have often heard of the name N'Dambi but until now I had slept on her music. I finally gave her 4th studio album a listen after being recommended it as I listen to other similar artists such has Conya Doss and Ledisi and I am so glad I did. Her vocals are a delight, never once sounding strained and she cleverly maintains an old school soulful sound whilst her lyrics and music sound contemporary and fresh.
"Pink Elephant" kicks off with an original take on infidelity, "L.I.E." and the story telling continues with "Nobody Jones," a tale of a wannabe Superstar. "Ooh Baby" showcases her rich, deep vocals and is just so smooth! First single, the funky, anthemic "Can't Hardly Wait" is another album highlight. "Imitator" is probably my favourite track off the whole set and I find myself singing it's catchy hook long after the CD has finished playing.
There is not one bad track on the album and dare I say, a strong contender for album of the year, even at this early stage. Highly recommeded for fans of soulful R&B such as Maxwell, Eric Roberson and the aforementioned Ledisi.
"Pink Elephant" kicks off with an original take on infidelity, "L.I.E." and the story telling continues with "Nobody Jones," a tale of a wannabe Superstar. "Ooh Baby" showcases her rich, deep vocals and is just so smooth! First single, the funky, anthemic "Can't Hardly Wait" is another album highlight. "Imitator" is probably my favourite track off the whole set and I find myself singing it's catchy hook long after the CD has finished playing.
There is not one bad track on the album and dare I say, a strong contender for album of the year, even at this early stage. Highly recommeded for fans of soulful R&B such as Maxwell, Eric Roberson and the aforementioned Ledisi.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Crikey! Here's a Diva to contend with.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas the gospel roots of N'Dambi's
spiritual and musical upbringing shine through in a voice
which can come across all cute and kittenish one moment
and be up and ready to strip the paint off ceilings in the next.
This is a very grown-up collection. The subtlety and maturity
of her vocal delivery is blissfully evident in every moment
of this convincing collection of twelve very fine songs.
Her ability to grab a melody by the throat and breathe vivid
life into it is quite extraordinary at times.
Listen to 'Ooo Baby' for immediate elucidation.
The performance gives the estimable Mme Khan a run for her money.
Soulful and uplifting, her vocal delivery mixes technique
and emotion in a totally convincing whole.
Phrasing, diction, perfect pitch and a rich tonal palette come together
in one of the finest voices I have heard in the past twenty years.
There are lots of musical treasures to immerse yourself in here.
'L.I.E.' is a stonkingly good opening track!
The classy vocal harmonies enhance the captivatingly
limber central vocal performance wonderfully.
'The One' has a laid-back ambience which gives Ms N'Dambi
lots of space for fluid and perfectly judged expression.
She doesn't just sing the melody - she inhabits it!
'The World Is A Beat' lays down a big infectious groove and our
heroine slides in and out of and around it with slinky certainty.
It's a real party-piece of a song and everyone's having a good time!
The jazzy staccato rhythm of 'Imitator' frames the album's finest
performance. This truly is world-class stuff.
Leon Sylvers III's masterful production brings the whole caboodle to life.
I doubt we will hear many better recordings this year.
Essential.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas the gospel roots of N'Dambi's
spiritual and musical upbringing shine through in a voice
which can come across all cute and kittenish one moment
and be up and ready to strip the paint off ceilings in the next.
This is a very grown-up collection. The subtlety and maturity
of her vocal delivery is blissfully evident in every moment
of this convincing collection of twelve very fine songs.
Her ability to grab a melody by the throat and breathe vivid
life into it is quite extraordinary at times.
Listen to 'Ooo Baby' for immediate elucidation.
The performance gives the estimable Mme Khan a run for her money.
Soulful and uplifting, her vocal delivery mixes technique
and emotion in a totally convincing whole.
Phrasing, diction, perfect pitch and a rich tonal palette come together
in one of the finest voices I have heard in the past twenty years.
There are lots of musical treasures to immerse yourself in here.
'L.I.E.' is a stonkingly good opening track!
The classy vocal harmonies enhance the captivatingly
limber central vocal performance wonderfully.
'The One' has a laid-back ambience which gives Ms N'Dambi
lots of space for fluid and perfectly judged expression.
She doesn't just sing the melody - she inhabits it!
'The World Is A Beat' lays down a big infectious groove and our
heroine slides in and out of and around it with slinky certainty.
It's a real party-piece of a song and everyone's having a good time!
The jazzy staccato rhythm of 'Imitator' frames the album's finest
performance. This truly is world-class stuff.
Leon Sylvers III's masterful production brings the whole caboodle to life.
I doubt we will hear many better recordings this year.
Essential.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have often heard of the name N'Dambi but until now I had slept on her music. I finally gave her 4th studio album a listen after being recommended it as I listen to other similar artists such has Conya Doss and Ledisi and I am so glad I did. Her vocals are a delight, never once sounding strained and she cleverly maintains an old school soulful sound whilst her lyrics and music sound contemporary and fresh.
"Pink Elephant" kicks off with an original take on infidelity, "L.I.E." and the story telling continues with "Nobody Jones," a tale of a wannabe Superstar. "Ooh Baby" showcases her rich, deep vocals and is just so smooth! First single, the funky, anthemic "Can't Hardly Wait" is another album highlight. "Imitator" is probably my favourite track off the whole set and I find myself singing it's catchy hook long after the CD has finished playing.
There is not one bad track on the album and dare I say, a strong contender for album of the year, even at this early stage. Highly recommeded for fans of soulful R&B such as Maxwell, Eric Roberson and the aforementioned Ledisi.
"Pink Elephant" kicks off with an original take on infidelity, "L.I.E." and the story telling continues with "Nobody Jones," a tale of a wannabe Superstar. "Ooh Baby" showcases her rich, deep vocals and is just so smooth! First single, the funky, anthemic "Can't Hardly Wait" is another album highlight. "Imitator" is probably my favourite track off the whole set and I find myself singing it's catchy hook long after the CD has finished playing.
There is not one bad track on the album and dare I say, a strong contender for album of the year, even at this early stage. Highly recommeded for fans of soulful R&B such as Maxwell, Eric Roberson and the aforementioned Ledisi.
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